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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-27
Suicide Of BENJAMIN r. Taylor.

Saturday morning, May III, the
startling news of the tragic death of
one of our most prominent citizens,
Mr.. B. F. Taylor, justice of the peace,
swept through the community with
shocking effect, for, while suffering
from mental alteration he had
methodically arranged his personal
affairs and taken his own life. He
had been absent from home the night
previous, not an unusual thing, as he
frequently spent the entire night in
his office, and as early as five O'Clock
Saturday morning was seen by sew
eral persons on the west side stagger-
ingly vending his way toward the
river, and he finally lay down under
a tree on the commons in full view
OF several houses. For time he had
struggled but the efforts seemed like
all attempt to rise and were unheed
ed by those who, not knowing him,
supposed him to be an intoxicated
person and felt no concern. Some
passing boys reported the matter at
the casket factory where they were
employed. A man was sent to in
vestigate, who found Mr.. Taylor
lying on the commons, in the bright
morning sunshine, dead. He was re-
moved TO his residence on Park street.
An inquest was held, developing
facts which prove beyond doubt
that it was case of intentional sui
eide. His bereaved wife and sons
are assured in letter written ex-
pressly for them by the deceased that
they we're his last care-and that in
death he had loved them and prayed
for their forgiveness. Kind, sym
pathetic friends surround this strick-
en- family and offer such consolation
as lies in human power. The intense
horror of the tragedy is only softened
by the profound pity felt for the poor
victim whose over. worked brain had
conceived and dwelt upon the idea
of suicide until the mania had be-
come uncomfortable. Feeling, as he
repeatedly told his family and friends,
that his mind had begun to fail him,
that he could not shake oil the weari-
ness and melancholy which had set
tied upon him efecting him through
out the entire winter, he had Drooded
over ills both real and imaginary
until life presented only da.k aid
miserable side TO him. HIS defeat
for re election as Justice Of the peace
10 the spring had been the turning
point in Infringing his mind; since
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-27

Next Saturday at d. M. Christians
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at &c.
Don't miss this chance! Throw
away prejudice, il you have any, and
save many mighty dollars" on dress
goods, from May 81 to June rst, at
Davis.
Toe slippers and walking shoes, in
the latest styles at ]. Collins.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-27
ola Settlers Day.

The Shiawassee county pioneers
will hold their annual grove picnic
at Byron, Friday, June II, 1887,
commencing at III o'clock a. m. and
continuing throughout the day. Good
addresses, music, poems, pioneer in.
cidents, wolf and bear stories will
constitute the exercises. Everybody
invited. E. Brown, PRES.
G. HOLMAN, Sec.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-27
DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN, !
May 18th, 1887.

DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN,
May 18th, 1887
General order No. t.
In obedience to general orders from
national headquarters, Memorial Day
May goth, will be observed by this
Post.
Each comrade will report at the
Post Hall at 2 o'clock p. m, Monday
May 80, 1887. The Post will pro-
coed to the cemetery where services
in accordance with the Ritual will be
observed. All old soldiers are cor.
daily invited to join with us in OBJ
serving the day.
The comrades will assemble at the
Post Hall on Sunday mornidg, May
80, at ten o'clock for the purpose OF
attending memorial service at the
Baptist church. BY order of
L. M. WILEY, Commander.
l.. K. NICHOLS, Adjutant.
The procession will be formed and
take up its line of march at ago p.
m, sharp, standard time. Contribu
tons of flowers will be received by
the w. R. c. at the City Hall at 10
a. m. All boys and girls between
the ages of nine and thirteen are in.
vited to meet at p. m. and take part
in decorating the graves. The exer-
cises at the grounds will consist OF
addresses by Capt. E. M. Allen, OF
Portland, Mrs. M. c. McConnelly, of
Flint, and L. E. Gould, of Owosso,
music and recitations. The business
men are requested to close their
stores from to a p. m. All are re.
quested to join in a proper observ-
ance of the national funeral day.
By ORDER OF THE EXEC. Con-.
The procession will form on Ball
street, with right resting on Oliver
street, in the following order:
Patriarchs Militant with band.
G.. A. r. with band.
Sons of Veterans.
Speakers and clergy in carriages.
Woman's Relief Corps in carriages.
Citizens in carriages.
In case of storm the exercises will
be held at the opera house.
The president of the Woman s
Relief Corps most earnestly desires
that every member, SO far as posi-.
bic, meet on Sabbath morning at the
Baptist chapel at 10 o'clock, to at
tend church in body; also on Mon
day, Decoration Day, at the city hall
at O'Clock p. m. sharp, to form a
line to 60 to the cemetery. Carriages
will be provided for all members of
the w. r. G. LUCY Wilcox,
Secretary.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-27

HEADQUARTERS L. d. QUAcKENBUsH POST,
NO. 205, q. A. n.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15

The FARMER Of St. Paul has no equal
among the weekly agricultural papers Of ths
country for the people of the Northwest. tt
columns are filed with the agricultural news
Of the day, contributions from practical men
and women in the different branches Of farm
work, facts in farming as demonstrated by
our agricultural colleges and experiment sta
tions; carefully prepared crop and market
reports, choice literature, wholesome discuss
ions of household topics, etc. The FARMER
bears unmista kable evidence of careful edi-
torial supervision in every department, and
in its editorial discussions Of the topics Of the
tdy it is broad, intelligent and candid. 1t il
fberally illustrated, and is printed in neat
form on excellent paper. In price. $l.50
per year, it is as cheap as any first class
weekly paper can be furnished, and that is
the only cheap thing about it. In brief, The
Farmer is paper that should be found in
every country and village home in the North
Fest. 1t is suggestive, thoughtful and re-
liable.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15

share OF the blame; but to be charged
with theft, criminal negligence and a
disposition to grab all could get,
right or wrong, / deny the charge as
false, and I think the people Of the
county doing business with me will
bear me out in the assertion.
The first tax levy in this Co. came
at time when the farmers were in
poor circumstances to pay taxes and I
used all the means at nv command to
make it as easy as possible for them
to pay them. which they all know had
I strictly enforced the law I could
have made good fee out of many of
them, and those that did not have the
property the county would ave had
to pay me. I could have made more
than all my other commissions com.
bined-did I do it? No.
/ expect soon they will he charging
me with crime for not doing it. 1t is
not true that I stuck to my per cent
at every meeting Of the Board and
tried bulldozing the poor commission.
ers. 1 made two demands for my
commission: One 8 months after tax.
ing the Office, in the form of bill
presented for a warrant, which was re-.
iected, and at the end of the first year.
The first charge appears on my books
for commission ON the borrowed mon.
ey and the few taxes | had collected
at that time. Throwing off the com.
mission in question, there would be
lett less than $40 for my years service
as Co. Treasurer. Not enough to pay
for my dinners for the days spent at
the county seat in performance of my
duties as Treasurer. And they com.
pare that with the duties of To wnship
Treasurer, who they say gets less than
half what did. Is a Township Treas.
urer required to attend his Office three
DAYS in week? No, with the excep.
ton of perhans once or. twice a year,
to meet the Board for settlement, if
you want him you find him where you
can. As to the $27 for 8 days pay for
services as Commissioner, 5 days of
which were spent in auditing my own
crooked work, as alleged, it is not true.
I sat 7 days at the regular sessions of
the Board. For the time spent in aud
iting the Clerks crooked work. I have
not received one cent Of pay. So Of
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15
The Pioneer Is the Best AdIaRll5i1
Medium West Of DeYls Lake.

the S27 was mileage and $3.45 gt1.
tionery. 1t is also not true that ! pfes
sented three statements to the Buas
all Of which were rejected, as state
by Mr.. NJ. It is true / did prepare
two statements, one as q report, ani
one as a check statement on my own
statement on account Of the Clefknoe|
having his books in proper shape.l
The one taken from ledger balance
and the other including all receipts
and disbursements, for the whole tins
that was Treasurer.
Now, gentlemen. if the whole mat.
ter of our county organization, fnAil.
ces and management, ID TO have u
thorough overhauling and all the liz
tie errors and mistakes published e
propose that it be passed around and
each man shoulder his share Of ths
burden. I am willing to bear mine,
and under the present state Of Affairs
for a good deal as the Paddle did that
was blasting rock. The blast went On
unexpectedly and blew him up and
wAen pay day came, his employer dock
ed him for fifteen minutes lost time. 81
j. n. Greiner.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15
Enjoy Life.

What truly beautiful world Ne live ID
Nature gives US grandeur Of ofmountains, glsnS
and oceans, and thousands Of means of en-
joymcnt We can desire no better when d
perfect health, but how often do the major
ity Of people feel like giving itap dishaAst-a
ened, discouraged and worn out with dis
ease, when there il no occasion for this feei-
ing, as every sufferer can obtain satisfaet.s
ory proof, that Green's August Flower, will
make them free from disease, ~ when born.
Dyspepsia and Liver complaint are the direst
ca uses Of seventy five per cent, ofsuch malls
dies as Diliousness, Indigestion, Sick Head.
ache, Costiveness, Nervous Prostraaion.
Dizziness Of the Head, Palpitation OF thsa
Heart, and other distressing symptoms. /.
Three doses Of August Flower will proveissI
wonderful effect. sample bottles, 10 osnis
Tryit. a,
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15
A HOME LIBRARY.
1000 Farnous Autho,r.. :,

4 -
It seems almost incredible to say that q
library fairly representing approximately
two thousand Of the most eminent authors
Of the world, of oil lands and oil times, Can
really be placed within the reach Of vrdin-
ary homes. Yet this is what is accomplish
ed by Aldens Cyclopedia Of Universal Lit
erature, volume VIII, of which is issued in
November. The work. completed, is to
comprise from fifteen to twenty volumes,
which re In larga typs anl really b. auti-
fal and excellent in oil mechanical quail
ties, and yet sold at the phenomenally low
price Of 50 cents per volume for cloth, so
cents for half-morocco bindings; even from
thess prices large reductions are made to
early purchasers and to clubs.
Volume VIII includes such notable names
as Ferreira, the Portuguese poet; Feuillet,
the French novelist; Johann Gottlieb Fichte,
German philosopher; Henry N. Field, Amer
ican journalist and author Henry Fielding,
English Novelist; James T. Fields, Amer.
ican pnblisher and author; Louis Figuier,
French scientist; fifdnsi, Persian pee; Geo.
2. Fisher and Wilbur Fisk, American theo-
logical writer's; John Fiske, American SCI
enlist Flammarion, Freneh author Of .,le
Wonders Of the Heavens" Flaubert, French
novelist; Mary Halleck Foote, American
artist and author; John Forster, English
Charles Fourier. French social
ley and political economist Charles James
For, English Statesman, Geo ge Foxe, Of
"The Book Of Martyrs' fame; DR.. j. w,
Francis. american author. and Sir Philip
Francis 1.-THE famous Junius); benjamin
Franklin, American statesman, philosopher
and philanthropisGs E. a. Freeman, histor
ian; John g. Fremont, general and might
hare been President al Of these III the
letter +, besides : small host il the letter
9. The publisher will sand ) specimen
volume % any ono On receipt of the price,
allowing the privilege ofreturn il tho set IL
not wanted. All lovers Of good book j sb bonld
At leAst SEQ the work. J0HN B. ALDEx. Pub |
lishaT, 893 Pearl St, New York.
-
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15
A Basket Social.

On Friday evening, Dec. %, basket
social will be held In the new school house
under the auspices Of the ladies Of the NJ. E.
church Of Bottineau
A word Of explanation may not be out ef
place. To begin with, each lady is supposed
to take with her basket containing enough
Of the good things Of life for two. The bas-
ket may be trimmed and decorated or left
plain according to individual tastes. The
baskets will then be put up at auction and
sold to the highest bidder who will find in
or on the basket . slip Of paper containing
the name Of the lady who brought it. When
ell are sold, supper begins, each lady eating
with the gentleman who bought her basket.
Tea will also be dispensed. The programme
includes singing, addresses and recitations,
besides other entertainments, best appreciat-
cd when taken part il. All are given q
hearty invitation. BY order Of
yCoAAITTEx.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15
Dedicatory and dustatory.

Dedicatory and Gustatory. :
The notable events OF the past week, were
the dedication services at the Baptist Church
Sunday, and the tea party the following even
ing.
Want Of space forbids our giving m ex-
tended notice. It is sufficient to say that
the latter was great success, about $3.50
having been raised toward the completion Of
the Church edi6ce, leaving q small deficit
which 1t is understood will be made up by
the Home Missionary Society Of New York.
The services of dedication were conducted
by Rev. @. W. Huntley, supt. Of missions OF
North Dakota, Rev. Y. Turner, Rev. J. Os'
mond, Presbyterian; and Rev. G. 3. McCand-
less Methodist.
The Baptists are to be congratulated on
having neat little house; thanks to the
energy Of the Rev. Huntley, and the liberal
ty Of our citizens.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15
Depot Jottings.

A. Lumburg left here last Monday for
Sweden.
curg Hoover, took flying trip to Devils
Lake this week. -
F. II. stoltze and W. McManus, were here
the past week, invoicing their yard.
All parties must bear in mind that Dec. 2Ist
Is the last day for the Canada excursion be-
fore Christmas. Do not fail to miss 1t this
time. May not get another chance this year.
for the Western Union Telegraph Co. arrived
here last Tuesday to spend q few days with
relatives here. ".r
The st. p. M, T. NJ carpenters aave been
here part Of the week putting tar and
gravel roof on the Round house. They left
here this morning. -. ~s ..-.~-
Several car load Of merchandise arrived
here last Monday night Afor our merchants.
Agent Pease informs US that business is as
good, II not better, than ever. In all proba-
biltty we will be blessed with daily train
the balance Of the winter.
Jas. McRae and John 4. sandli left here
last Monday, for the east. The former buying
his ticket for Port Huron, expecting to take
in several other places in Ontario and Ohio.
John goes to St. Paul, Minneapolis and to
points in South DaKata. On his return 1t is
rumored he will be accompanied by better
half. H..
We are informed thatseveral OF O our citizens
here are taking ice out Of OAK creek just off
OF the Ry. campany's rightof-way which,
with the present out look unless stopped at
once Is liable to run their dam at the water
tank dry. The company say that it lays tn
the citizens power to stop or keep on, but II
they run out Of water at the dam 1t will be
necessary for to stop running trains until
more water comes In.
JUST THE TIME.
On Dec. Ath and 2lst Agent Pease has been
authorized to sell excursion tickets to Mont
real or Toronto ct as for the round trip. Par
ties who desire to spend the Holidays in On
tario, Quebec or New York, remember these
dates. Trains leave on the mornings Of Dec.
l4th and 2lst. -,
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15
I DTNT THE ALLEGATION AND
DEFY THE ALIIGAToR.
Bottinea,l. Dec. IL i,

Bottineau, Dec, IA, 1887.
Dear Friends and Readers of The
PIONEER: In replying to the combi-
nation letter Of SANDER and falsehood
published in the PIONEER of 8tl, inst.
l will try and answer it III d general
way and state my position as best I
can. sI
1 do not claim to Be an expert
book keeper, and ia taking the Office
OF Treasurer with no teacher or copy
Of former work and even without
any books Or instructions, anil at tile
time just moving into the country
and trying to open Q farm and net 4
home the same az the rest of vow, il ii
70 be wondered At that ali IS not lust
right. ! am always ready 70 correct:
errors and nm willing 70 shoulder ~
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15
LOCAL ITEMS.

Go to Warner & spltz for Storm Sash.
Mr.. r. F. Combs who has been on the
sick list, the past week, is doing well.
Come to the PIONEER for fine JOB work
Remember we have the only job Office in
Bottineau. e..
salmagundi Mcintosh is sick bed At the
McBrayea. It is said he ate too much tur.
key at the Baptist social.
See Geo. E. Brown u Co.'S card in our ad.
vertising columns. They have been leading
importers for fourteen years.
We regret to learn Of . serious accident
happening the Rev. Mr.. Burr, by which he
will probably be laid up for some time.
We are happy to announce that the Misses
Stewart, Miss Jennie Mcintosh and Mrs.
Peter McDougall, are rapidly recovering.
A business meeting Of the members Of the
Baptist Church Of Bottineau, is called for
Saturday next, At 2 p. m. at the Church.
Jno. Dinwoodieis oil right again-bsauty
. little marred by broken nose. John
that mule will be the death of you, fyou
are not careful. r-~
Ifyou wish to see yourselves as others see
you, 60 to Bratlee's photographic gallery at
Devils Lake. He is an artist as Is an artist
and will make you On excellent picture.
Rev. Mr.. Tonnesson desires us to annouce
that divine service will be held by him ut
the residence Of Syvert Dyrstad on Christ
mas day, at IL o'clock a. rm., instead of Sun
day the 18th inst, as previously announced
We are sending out bills for subscription
to the PIONEER and we hope eur patrons will
cordially respond to the call to aid the ex.
chequer Of the best paper in Bottineau conn
ty. Support yonr home paper, farmers.
Come and see US.
supt. Of schools Cathro, requests us to an.
nounce thai meeting Of the teachers Ct
Bcttineau Co. will be held in the school house
In Bottineau next Saturday at 2 p. m. to
perfect the organization rofthe Reading Cir,
Gle and Tor other business. -
Jno. McManus Of Willow Creek, voices the
sentiment Of the people Of Bottineau County
when he says, a. he did the other day, when
he made us . pleasant call and planked
down his subscription to the Pioneer, Il
couldn't live without it, >:1 49,.
More or Less ignorance prevails relative to
the duty of our citizens who cross the line to
Manitoba, that on their return should report
to the U. s. customs Office. Let it be under
stood that whether they bring anything duti-
able with them or not they should report.
VIM Babington, returned week ago and
is now holding down lis claim out west in
the "good old Canadian way He is gen.
uine Yankee rustler too. He called on us
and testified his appreciation of the best paper
in Bottinsau Co. by three subscriptions to
the PIONEER, one for his sister in Manitoba,
his brother DR.. John Bahington, of Corunna,
Mich, and for himself. Thank you William.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15
Adipsy.

.z.s kAAlpSy.
The poet-laureate Of Bottineau, gixes ex-
preston to an incident that occurred at the
banquet given. by deputy Surveyor Greene,
to his friends just before his departure for
the sunny South Dakota, in the following
admonipry words. .
A Warning.
When you 60 calling, or parting with friends,
One OF the Jolly Old Blues,
Always remember, although in December,
See there's no mud on your shoes.
Though your head nearly split,
And you yomif; and your stomach
ALI kinds Of victuals refuse,
though in December, always remember,
Brush Oft the mud from your shoes.
You swallow your, oysters 80 quickly,
Then out 60 the boys for cruise,
The more steps they take downward,
The more mud they bring up on their shoes.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15

UEEk ands Of forms, but e arc surposse6 "a
by the marvels Of invention. Those who Ars
In need OF profitable work that can be dOno
their addr to Hallett & Co. Portland, Naina.
and receive free, full information how either
sex, Of all ages, can earn from IS to t25 perd day
started free. Capital not required. Some have
made over $50 In single day at this work.
All succeed. - 7l5s9.15f@77 7sa
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15
Highly Important.

Messrs Sandli & Swenson take this meth
cd Of announcing to their customers who are
still indebted to them for machinery etc.
that for the next two weeks they will allow
two cents bushel more for wheat than the
market price.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15

New thing! Coal Oil utilized for fuel,
saves its cost every month. Sells at sight!
Agents wanted! Write for. terms at once
and bc frst in the field.
Climax Fuel Cartridge Co.,
St Joseph, Mo.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15
Presbyteriaz, Church.

Presby Church.
The dedication services Of the new Church
will be on the 18th inst. at 2p. m. Sever
al Ministers will be present from a distaace,
and the community generally, is cordially
invited to be present.
After service the communion Of the Lords s,
Supper Will be administered. 4
Preaching at 1880 in the evening.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15
SANDLI & SWENSON

are in the field again with their
Harrows, seeders, Wagons, Cut
ters and Sleighs. Fine stock on
hand, which they want to show
you. No trouble at all. Depots at
BOTTINEAU and DUNSEITH.
John Sandli, will attend to your
wants at WILLOW CITY and
BARTON.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15
NOTICE TO AGENTS.

If you want Storm Sash, call on Warner
& Stoltz.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15
ADVERTISE | DYER7IS

The following are the rates lor adye1s
in the PIONEER: 81
Displayed, u 90 per inch per noIth;
" hen over .two inches. . 3
Locals, 10 cents . line each insertion
Legal advertisements 1t legal rat@e.
torneys ordering legal advertiscments n
lished, will be held responsible for Tho r.
ment Of the publication fees.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15
BOTT1NEAU MARKET.
Reported by ]. N. Greiner, 4,

During the week wheat has been fsverish
md has ranged from 81 70 66 cents. Receipts
for The week about 40o0 bushels. But little
oats and barley i offered. farmsss sssm = ID
holding tor higher prizes,
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-12-15

Cash paid for wood and oats ct the NJ & N
Elevator.
]. N. Grcincr, Agt.